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Mayles Family History

Mayles Surname Meaning

see Males.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mayles family from?

You can see how Mayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Mayles families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mayles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayles families in 1891.
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What did your Mayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener Chaffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mayles. 100% of Mayles men worked as a Gardener Chaffeur and 80% of Mayles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener Chaffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Milliner (hats)
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 500 immigration records available for the last name Mayles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Mayles. For the veterans among your Mayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mayles in 1956 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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